A CALL TO RELIANCE ON ALLĀH

In the Name of Allāh.

At times, it becomes difficult for individuals to muster the necessary courage when facing trials. Many express deep frustration towards Allāh and overstep their bounds by seeking assistance from other than Him, instead of offering gratitude and supplication for His Help. Ultimately, no one can aid them except Allāh. As stated in the Qur’ān: “And if Allāh touches you with hurt, none can remove it

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SPEAKING IN GOD’S NAME

In the Name of Allāh.

I have passed by places and heard the acclaimed men of God speaking in God’s Name with no authority whatsoever. However, it’s pathetic that we now have some Muslims following suit. They wrongly speak with authority, misinterpret textual evidence and mislead people from the straight Path in the name of making it in life. Allāh warns (in Surah An-Nahl [16] verse 116): “And say not

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BLESSING IN DISGUISE

In the Name of Allāh.

Sometimes, we whine (about Allāh) over the trials which hit us without understanding that, trial is a good thing (a blessing in disguise) if we can persevere it. As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever Allāh wants good for, He puts them to test. He puts them through difficulties.” Do you …

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